Tearful Gobert feels disrespect in NBA All-Star snub

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was in tears Friday after being snubbed for even a reserve spot in this year's NBA All-Star Game despite a standout campaign. The 26-year-old French 7-footer (2.16m) is this year's most accurate NBA shooter, connecting on 65% of shots from the floor, and has had a strong follow up to last season's Defensive Player of the Year honors. But he waited in vain Thursday night to hear his name when the list of reserve players for the February 17 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte was announced.3 Feb @ 3PM

Jazz president blasts All-Star selection process after Gobert snubbed

Utah Jazz president Steve Starks was unhappy after the final NBA All-Star Game rosters were announced and said it was "nonsense" center Rudy Gobert was not selected. The Jazz entered play on Thursday with a 29-23 record and sat in seventh place of the Western Conference standings. But, they will not have a single player representing them at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, much to the displeasure of Starks.2 Feb @ 5AM

Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert's All-Star snub will cost him $1 million

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been recognized over and over for his defensive prowess. After leading the league in blocks during the 2016-17 season, he was named NBA All-Defensive First Team and All-NBA Second Team. Gobert followed that up last season by once again earning NBA All-Defensive First-Team honors and taking home the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.1 Feb @ 10PM

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert has been no stranger to NBA officials this season. After the Jazz lost a heartbreaker to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, 122-113, Gobert again decided to make it known how he felt about the folks in gray. Specifically, Rudy Gobert said that if officials weren’t going to start protecting him against other players fouling him with disregard, he would have to take it into his own hands.12 Dec @ 7AM

Rudy Gobert says new “freedom of movement” part of reason for Utah’s defensive struggles

Except the Jazz were supposed to be elite on that end. Gobert says the league focusing on “freedom of movement” for offensive players, especially off the ball, has been part of it. The league is calling bumps, clutching, and little holds to slow players off the ball, and it’s made life harder for the Jazz, Gobert told Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News.6 Nov @ 2PM